FreeMD® Vascular Injuries Definition

Vascular Injuries

Definition

Vascular Injuries Definition

Common names:

Artery Injury
Injured Artery
Injured Vein
Vascular Injuries
Vein Injury

A person with a vascular injury has a laceration, contusion, puncture or crush injury to an artery or vein.

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Last Updated: Dec 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Vascular Injuries References:

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